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Thanks to rosamonde for the idea of the "tail." Mine is longer, because I wanted the clock to show, but I think it would be difficult to wear for more than the five minutes it took me to take photographs! ;) Rosamonde's braiding is also much better than mine... I'm sure hers would last all day. (How do you create a braid with only two scarves? I only know how to braid with three.)

This is Quai aux Fleurs twisted loosely with La Ronde des Heures. I've had La Ronde since 1986 and Quai since 1991, so they are both very soft and easy to work with.
 

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ElainePG said:
Thanks to rosamonde for the idea of the "tail." Mine is longer, because I wanted the clock to show, but I think it would be difficult to wear for more than the five minutes it took me to take photographs! ;) Rosamonde's braiding is also much better than mine... I'm sure hers would last all day. (How do you create a braid with only two scarves? I only know how to braid with three.)

This is Quai aux Fleurs twisted loosely with La Ronde des Heures. I've had La Ronde since 1986 and Quai since 1991, so they are both very soft and easy to work with.
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Elaine, those look great together! I love your CW of La Ronde. That is a super-awesome scarf. Quai is a nice quiet counterpoint here.

Here is a video that shows you how to braid only ONE scarf on itself. All I did to braid the two scarves together was to fold each one on the bias and tie them together, then follow the technique in this video. If you try it, please post pix! :graucho:

http://www.scarves.net/blog/how-to-tie-a-fancy-braid-scarf
 
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Here are two more scarves braided together--the Pegase I promised Lanit along with La Vie a Cheval. They are done in a fatter, messier braid than the last two for a nice thick casual cowl (very warm!):
 

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rosamonde said:
Elaine, those look great together! I love your CW of La Ronde. That is a super-awesome scarf. Quai is a nice quiet counterpoint here.

Here is a video that shows you how to braid only ONE scarf on itself. All I did to braid the two scarves together was to fold each one on the bias and tie them together, then follow the technique in this video. If you try it, please post pix! :graucho:

http://www.scarves.net/blog/how-to-tie-a-fancy-braid-scarf
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What terrific fun, rosamonde! I think I'll have to bring my laptop over to my bathroom mirror, so I can follow along with the adorable girl in the video, but after a few tries I'm sure I'll have it down!

I'll give it a try tomorrow, with two of my blue colorway scarves, and post a photo.

I love La Ronde, also. It was one of the first carrés that I bought. I was in San Francisco on business, carved out an hour to visit the Hermes boutique:graucho:, and I just fell in love with the different shades of green and all the timepieces. I particularly flip for the scarves that have something different in each corner!

Here is my reference photo of La Ronde:
 

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rosamonde said:
Here are two more scarves braided together--the Pegase I promised Lanit along with La Vie a Cheval. They are done in a fatter, messier braid than the last two for a nice thick casual cowl (very warm!):
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What wonderful color blending! And while I wouldn't by any means call that braid "messy," I see what you mean about it being softer and fuller.

I also like that you not only chose your scarves for color, but also for theme... they are both horse-related!
 
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rosamonde said:
Stolen? That's horrible! I am so sorry that happened to you. Had you taken it off in public, or tied it to your bag? I certainly hope it wasn't stolen from your home!

I believe my CW was issued around 2000. I stalked it for a long time on line before finally finding it NIB all these years later. It was a good feeling to finally find it.
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That is a great story. Finding a scarf NIB is wonderful. It was stolen from my home, not a good feeling and sad since it was my first scarf and present from my DM. But... moving on. Your combination is so skilled and really beautiful! And I like your boots, too.
 
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ElainePG said:
Thanks to rosamonde for the idea of the "tail." Mine is longer, because I wanted the clock to show, but I think it would be difficult to wear for more than the five minutes it took me to take photographs! ;) Rosamonde's braiding is also much better than mine... I'm sure hers would last all day. (How do you create a braid with only two scarves? I only know how to braid with three.)

This is Quai aux Fleurs twisted loosely with La Ronde des Heures. I've had La Ronde since 1986 and Quai since 1991, so they are both very soft and easy to work with.
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Such a beautiful green border and this duo looks great!
 
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rosamonde said:
Here are two more scarves braided together--the Pegase I promised Lanit along with La Vie a Cheval. They are done in a fatter, messier braid than the last two for a nice thick casual cowl (very warm!):
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Another great combination! Love how the intense purple of Pégase is off-set by the softer second carré. Bravo!
 
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rosamonde said:
Elaine, those look great together! I love your CW of La Ronde. That is a super-awesome scarf. Quai is a nice quiet counterpoint here.

Here is a video that shows you how to braid only ONE scarf on itself. All I did to braid the two scarves together was to fold each one on the bias and tie them together, then follow the technique in this video. If you try it, please post pix! :graucho:

http://www.scarves.net/blog/how-to-tie-a-fancy-braid-scarf
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Nice trick! I'll have to try that with my mousseline. And with my non-H twillys. And with 2 scarves if weather allows it ;)
 
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Melora24 said:
And I'm so happy nobody posted anything in the middle of my intro ;)

Thanks to sparklelisab for letting me scarf mistress this week. Remember that anyone can let her know if she/he's interested in taking over one or several weeks.

Also, we will miss Croisette's display of scarves this week. Unless you can come up with scarves showing knots? ;)
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Wonderful opennig ceremony,Melora24! The idea of finding scarves of a similar theme is great. Orgauphone et autres mécaniques has become a synonym for you! The pair with Point d'orgue is perfect!
 
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